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Alpine Skiing

Alex Vinatzer

  • Slalom
  • Giant Slalom
Nationality
Italy
Hometown
Selva di Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy (born in Bolzano)
Height
189 cm
Born
22 September 1999
Turned pro
2017
Primary discipline
Slalom

About Alex Vinatzer

Italian World Cup slalom and giant slalom racer, born in Bolzano and based in Selva di Val Gardena, South Tyrol, racing for Gruppo Sciatori Fiamme Gialle. Made his World Cup debut in Nov 2017 and reached his first podium in Jan 2020 (3rd, slalom, Zagreb). Still seeking a maiden World Cup win, but a steady top-of-the-field presence with 4 individual podiums (3 SL, 1 GS) through 2025-26, including a runner-up slalom finish at Kitzbuehel (Jan 2025) and a giant slalom silver at Beaver Creek (Dec 2025). His signature achievement to date came as part of a team, not solo: gold in the Nations Team event at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm alongside Giorgia Collomb, Lara Della Mea and Filippo Della Vite. Has competed at three Olympics (2018, 2022, 2026) without an individual medal.

Career World Cup record through 2025-26: 0 wins, 4 podiums (3 SL, 1 GS). Attended the Ski Academy in Stams, Austria (A-levels, 2018). Speaks Ladin, Italian, German, French and English.

Sponsors: Per his own official site (alexvinatzer.com/sponsors_en.html): Red Bull (main sponsor); ON Running, Longines, Alto Adige/Suedtirol tourism board (sponsors/regional partner); equipment partners Atomic (skis, boots), Leki (poles), Level (gloves); FISI kit suppliers Audi, Kappa, Falconeri.

Setup

6 items

Skis

Atomic

Vinatzer's ski brand (Atomic) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography and his own official site's 'Equipment Partner' list (alexvinatzer.com/sponsors_en.html).

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine ski line; specific slalom/GS model not specified by federation

Boots

Atomic

Vinatzer's boot brand (Atomic) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography and his own official site.

Atomic's World Cup race-stock alpine boot line; specific model not specified by federation

Bindings

Poles

Leki

Vinatzer's pole brand (Leki) confirmed via FIS official athlete biography and his own official site.

Race-stock alpine pole used by Leki-sponsored World Cup athletes

Helmet

Atomic Redster SL

Atomic Redster SL: pro-level slalom race helmet (PC Racecase shell with AMID rotational-impact protection, CE EN 1077 Class B / ASTM F2040, sizes 51-65 cm, 360-degree Live Fit system, Fidlock buckle, adjustable chin guard). Atomic states it is worn by World Cup racers including Marco Schwarz.

Gloves

Level

Vinatzer's glove brand (Level) confirmed via his own official site's 'Equipment Partner' list.

Race-stock alpine glove line

Setup verified 20 September 2026

Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Vinatzer
  2. https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sectorcode=al&competitorid=204319
  3. https://www.alexvinatzer.com/sponsors_en.html
  4. https://www.alexvinatzer.com/alex_en.html
  5. https://www.fisi.org/atleti/vinatzer-alex/
  6. https://www.atomic.com/en/athletes/alex-vinatzer-0
  7. https://uk.lapresse.it/sport-en/2026/02/16/milan-cortina-vinatzer-immediately-out-of-the-slalom/